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Top things to do in Madison

3 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Wisconsin State Capitol
Landmark4.5

Wisconsin State Capitol

2,737 reviews

The Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison is one of the most beautiful state capitols in the US, a magnificent Beaux-Arts building crowned by the only granite dome in the country, topped by a gilded statue.

Kohl Center
Landmark4.5

Kohl Center

151 reviews

The Kohl Center is a multi-purpose arena on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, home to Badgers hockey and basketball, and a top-rated landmark.

Museum
Museum4.5

University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

120 reviews

Explore the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum in Madison, featuring fossils, minerals, and a famous giant sloth skeleton.

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What is the most visited attraction in Madison?

Wisconsin State Capitol draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Madison, with 2,737 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Madison do visitors rate highest?

Kohl Center holds the highest rating in Madison among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.5 out of 5 from 151 reviews. It is less busy than Wisconsin State Capitol, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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